- NWA World Junior Heavyweight Championship
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NWA World Junior Heavyweight Championship Details Current champion(s) Kevin Douglas Date won October 7, 2011 Promotion National Wrestling Alliance Date established 1945 Statistics Most reigns Danny Hodge (8 times) First champion(s) Ken Fenelon Longest reign Danny Hodge (1450 days) Shortest reign Dory Funk (6 days) The NWA World Junior Heavyweight Championship is a professional wrestling world championship and secondary title in the National Wrestling Alliance that was for the lighter wrestlers. It started in 1945 and still exists today[1]. The title was unified with the National Boxing/Wrestling Association's World Junior Heavyweight Championship in 1949. To qualify to win this championship, wrestlers must weigh 220 lb or under.
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Title history
Wrestler: Times: Date: Location: Notes: Ken Fenelon 1 ca. 1945 N/A Fenelon was awarded the title by Pinkie George, founder of the NWA. Marshall Esteppe 1 May 30, 1945 Toronto, IA Larry Tillman 1 January 1, 1946 Unknown Ken Fenelon 2 March 11, 1946 Des Moines, IA Marshall Esteppe 2 January 6, 1947 Des Moines, IA Ray Steele 1 March 24, 1947 Des Moines, IA Marshall Esteppe 3 April 28, 1947 Des Moines, IA Billy Goelz 1 ca. March 16, 1948 Unknown Leroy McGuirk 1 December 28, 1949 Des Moines, IA Unifies National Boxing/Wrestling Association's World Junior Heavyweight Championship into National Wrestling Alliance title. Vacated on February 7, 1950 when McGuirk is blinded in a car accident. Verne Gagne 1 November 13, 1950 Tulsa, OK Defeats Sonny Myers in a tournament final. Danny McShain 1 November 19, 1951 Memphis, TN Baron Michele Leone 1 August 1953 Los Angeles, CA Ed Francis 1 1956 Tulsa, OK Mike DiBiase 1 1956 Oklahoma City, OK Mike Clancy 1 1957 Little Rock, AR Fred Blassie 1 March 26, 1957 Nashville, TN Immediately held up due to a controversial finish. Mike Clancy 2 April 9, 1957 Nashville, TN Defeated Fred Blassie in a rematch. Angelo Savoldi 1 February 1958 Oklahoma City, OK Dory Funk 1 June 5, 1958 Amarillo, TX Angelo Savoldi 2 July 11, 1958 Oklahoma City, OK Ivan the Terrible 1 February 20, 1959 Oklahoma City, OK Angelo Savoldi 3 March 6, 1959 Oklahoma City, OK Danny Hodge 1 July 22, 1960 Oklahoma City, OK Hiro Matsuda 1 July 11, 1964 Tampa, FL Danny Hodge 2 April 23, 1965 Tulsa, OK Lorenzo Parente 1 November 23, 1965 Little Rock, AR Danny Hodge 3 ca. January 1966 Little Rock, AR Lorenzo Parente 2 January 14, 1966 Tulsa, OK Joe McCarthy 1 February 12, 1966 Unknown Danny Hodge 4 May 1966 Little Rock, AR Umanosuke Ueda 1 January 23, 1970 Tulsa, OK Danny Hodge 5 January 30, 1970 Unknown Sputnik Monroe 1 July 13, 1970 Shreveport, LA Danny Hodge 6 1970 Unknown Roger Kirby 1 May 20, 1971 New Orleans, LA Ramon Torres 1 September 10, 1971 Monroe, LA Dr. X 1 December 3, 1971 Oklahoma City, OK Danny Hodge 7 March 20, 1972 Shreveport, LA Ken Mantell 1 December 19, 1973 Jackson, MS On September 17, 1974, Mantell lost a title match to Wrestling Pro via a disputed decision; this title change is only recognized in the Gulf Coast territory. Mantell defeated Pro on November 5, 1974 to become the undisputed champion. Hiro Matsuda 2 June 14, 1975 St. Petersburg, FL Danny Hodge 8 March 2, 1976 Shreveport, LA Vacated on March 15, 1976 when Hodge retires after suffering a broken neck in a car accident. Pat Barret 1 September 28, 1976 New Orleans, LA Defeated Nelson Royal in a tournament final. Ron Starr 1 December 2, 1976 New Orleans, LA Nelson Royal 1 December 6, 1976 New Orleans, LA Royal lost a title match to Chavo Guerrero, Sr. in April 1978 and regained it later that year; whether these changes are official is disputed. Al Madril 1 June 25, 1978 Houston, TX Nelson Royal 2 July 28, 1979 Unknown Royal won via forfeit when Madril was too sick to attend a rematch. Vacated in December, 1979 when Royal retires; Steve Keirn defeats Chavo Guerrero, Sr. in Los Angeles, CA on December 10 to seemingly win the vacant title, but NWA does not recognize the win as being for the title, though it is recognized by New Japan Pro Wrestling as well as Los Angeles and Florida; this version is later renamed the NWA International Junior Heavyweight Championship. Ron Starr 2 February 11, 1980 Tulsa, OK Defeated Les Thornton in a tournament final. Les Thornton 1 March 1980 Unknown Thornton won via forfeit. Jerry Stubbs 1 January 26, 1981 Mobile, AL Les Thornton 2 January 31, 1981 Dothan, AL Terry Taylor 1 June 7, 1981 Roanoke, VA Les Thornton 3 June 20, 1981 Roanoke, VA Gerald Brisco 1 September 16, 1981 Miami, FL Les Thornton 4 October 16, 1981 Knoxville, TN During a tour of Puerto Rico's World Wrestling Council, Thornton lost to and then defeated Joe Lightfoot on November 7 and 14; whether these matches were for the NWA or WWC junior heavyweight title is disputed. Tiger Mask 1 May 25, 1982 Shizuoka, Japan In 1982, some North American promoters declared the title vacant due to Tiger Mask wrestling for the WWF; however, during an annual meeting between the NWA and New Japan Pro Wrestling, it's announced that Tiger Mask is still recognized as the official champion. Vacated on April 3, 1983 when Tiger Mask is injured two days prior. Tiger Mask 2 June 2, 1983 Tokyo, Japan Defeated Kuniaki Kobayashi in a decision match. Vacated on August 12, 1983 when Tiger Mask retires. The Cobra 1 November 3, 1983 Tokyo, Japan Defeated Davey Boy Smith in a decision match. Around this time, Les Thornton is recognized by promoters in the US as champion. Hiro Saito 1 July 28, 1985 Osaka, Japan The Cobra 2 July 28, 1985 Osaka, Japan Vacated on August 1, 1985. Denny Brown 1 August 1985 N/A Won disputed version of title at Starrcade 1984 by defeating Mike Davis; recognized as champion by NWA vice president Shohei Baba, promoter of All Japan Pro Wrestling, after rival promotion New Japan Pro Wrestling withdraws from the NWA. Gary Royal 1 August 15, 1985 St. Louis, MO Denny Brown 2 September 15, 1985 Atlanta, GA Steve Regal 1 August 2, 1986 Atlanta, GA Denny Brown 3 September 1, 1986 Greenville, SC Lazer Tron 1 March 7, 1987 Atlanta, GA Vacated in 1987 when Tron leaves World Championship Wrestling. Nelson Royal 3 October 16, 1987 N/A Royal was awarded the title. Leaves WCW in 1988, at which point Masanobu Fuchi, the reigning AJPW Junior Champion, is disputably recognized as the new champion; however, Royal continues defending the title across the country until 1989, when it is abandoned. Abandoned in 1989. Masayoshi Motegi 1 August 30, 1995 Tokyo, Japan Defeated El Hijo del Santo in a tournament final when the NWA revives the title. The Great Sasuke 1 August 2, 1996 Tokyo, Japan Wins an 8-man tournament to decide the first J-Crown holder, a combination of eight junior heavyweight titles. These titles are still technically considered separate, as opposed to one unified championship, and continue to be defended. Último Dragón 1 October 11, 1996 Osaka, Japan Jushin Liger 1 January 4, 1997 Tokyo, Japan Defeated Dragón at Wrestling World. El Samurai 1 July 6, 1997 Sapporo, Japan Shinjiro Otani 1 August 10, 1997 Nagoya, Japan Vacated on November 5, 1997 when the J-Crown is dematerialized. Logan Caine 1 March 5, 1999 Parkersburg, WV Defeated Viper in a tournament final. Stripped on October 28, 1999 due to no-showing a title defense against Vince Kaplack. Vince Kaplack 1 October 28, 1999 Pittsburgh, PA Defeated Chris Hero as a replacement for Logan Caine. Tony Kozina 1 January 14, 2000 North Versailles, PA Rockford 2000 1 July 22, 2000 Surrey, BC Tony Kozina 2 August 30, 2000 N/A Awarded when NWA officials review the tape of a title match between Rockford and Kozina on August 26. Vince Kaplack 2 October 14, 2000 Nashville, TN Won the title at the NWA 52nd Anniversary Show. Rocky Reynolds 1 April 7, 2001 Pennsboro, WV Mike Thunder 1 May 4, 2001 North Richland Hills, TX Lex Lovett 1 August 21, 2001 Tampa, FL Jason Rumble 1 October 13, 2001 Saint Petersburg, FL Defeated Lovett, Jimmy Rave, Brandon K & BJ Turner in a five-way match at the NWA 53rd Anniversary Show. Rocky Reynolds 2 February 2, 2002 Titusville, PA Jason Rumble 2 February 16, 2002 Malden, MA Rocky Reynolds 3 April 6, 2002 Parkersburg, WV Jimmy Rave 1 June 29, 2002 Cornelia, GA Defeated Reynolds and Jeremy Lopez in a three-way match. Star 1 August 10, 2002 Columbia, TN Jimmy Rave 2 August 17, 2002 Columbia, TN Brother Love 1 January 18, 2003 Greenville, MS Rocky Reynolds 4 June 7, 2003 Parkersburg, WV Chris Draven 1 August 2, 2003 Parkersburg, WV Jerrelle Clark 1 January 10, 2004 Saint Petersburg, FL Jason Rumble 3 October 17, 2004 Winnipeg, MB Defeated Clark and Vance Desmond in a three-way match at the NWA 56th Anniversary Show. Black Tiger 1 August 25, 2005 Columbia, TN Wins IWGP Junior Heavyweight Championship on October 8. Tiger Mask IV 1 February 19, 2006 Tokyo, Japan Also wins IWGP Junior Heavyweight Championship. Mike Quackenbush 1 May 11, 2007 Portage, IN Craig Classic 1 November 6, 2010 Fort Pierce, FL Craig Classic relinquished the title on July 11, 2011, in protest of The Sheik being stripped of the NWA World Heavyweight Championship. Kevin Douglas 1 October 7, 2011 Charlotte, NC Defeated Chase Owens in Tournament Finals. List of reigns by length
As of November 17, 2011
† Indicates the current champion + Indicates the reign is changing daily <1 Indicates that the combined total is less than one day. Wrestler Days Held Date Won Date Lost Danny Hodge 1,450 July 22, 1960 July 11, 1964 Mike Quackenbush 1,275 May 11, 2007 November 6, 2010 Danny Hodge 639 March 20, 1972 December 19, 1973 The Cobra 633 November 3, 1983 July 28, 1985 Nelson Royal 566 December 6, 1976 June 25, 1978 Ken Mantell 542 December 19, 1973 June 14, 1975 Angelo Savoldi 504 March 6, 1959 July 22, 1960 Tiger Mask IV 446 February 19, 2006 May 11, 2007 Al Madril 398 June 25, 1978 July 28, 1979 Verne Gagne 371 November 13, 1950 November 19, 1951 Masayoshi Motegi 338 August 30, 1995 August 2, 1996 Denny Brown 321 September 15, 1985 August 2, 1986 Tiger Mask 313 May 25, 1982 April 3, 1983 Jason Rumble 312 October 17, 2004 August 25, 2005 Ken Fenelon 301 March 11, 1946 January 6, 1947 Hiro Matsuda 286 July 11, 1964 April 23, 1965 Jerrelle Clark 281 January 10, 2004 October 17, 2004 Hiro Matsuda 262 June 14, 1975 March 2, 1976 Craig Classic 247 November 6, 2010 July 11, 2011 Logan Caine 237 March 5, 1999 October 28, 1999 Angelo Savoldi 224 July 11, 1958 February 20, 1959 Les Thornton 221 October 16, 1981 May 25, 1982 Marshall Estep 216 May 30, 1945 January 1, 1946 Danny Hodge 214 April 23, 1965 November 23, 1965 Tony Kozina 190 January 14, 2000 July 22, 2000 Denny Brown 187 September 1, 1986 March 7, 1987 Jushin Liger 183 January 4, 1997 July 6, 1997 Black Tiger IV 178 August 28, 2005 February 19, 2006 Vince Kaplack 175 October 14, 2000 April 7, 2001 Danny Hodge 164 January 30, 1970 July 13, 1970 Chris Draven 161 August 2, 2003 January 10, 2004 Jimmy Rave 154 August 17, 2002 January 18, 2003 Brother Love 140 January 18, 2003 June 7, 2003 Les Thornton 127 January 31, 1981 June 7, 1981 Nelson Royal 126 July 28, 1979 December 1, 1979 Roger Kirby 113 May 20, 1971 September 10, 1971 Jason Rumble 112 October 13, 2001 February 2, 2002 Mike Thunder 109 May 4, 2001 August 21, 2001 Dr. X 108 December 3, 1971 March 20, 1972 Les Thornton 88 June 20, 1981 September 16, 1981 Shinjiro Otani 87 August 10, 1997 November 5, 1997 Último Dragón 85 October 11, 1996 January 4, 1997 Ramon Torres 84 September 10, 1971 December 3, 1971 Rocky Reynolds 84 April 6, 2002 June 29, 2002 Vince Kaplack 78 October 28, 1999 January 14, 2000 Marshall Estep 77 January 6, 1947 March 24, 1947 Tiger Mask 71 June 2, 1983 August 12, 1983 The Great Sasuke 70 August 2, 1996 October 11, 1996 Larry Tillman 69 January 1, 1946 March 11, 1946 Pat Barret 65 September 28, 1976 December 2, 1976 Rocky Reynolds 56 June 7, 2003 August 2, 2003 Lex Lovett 53 August 21, 2001 October 13, 2001 Jason Rumble 49 February 16, 2002 April 6, 2002 Jimmy Rave 42 June 29, 2002 August 10, 2002 Leroy McGuirk 41 December 28, 1949 February 7, 1950 Tony Kozina 39 August 30, 2000 October 14, 2000 Dory Funk 36 June 5, 1958 July 11, 1958 Ray Steele 35 March 24, 1947 April 28, 1947 El Samurai 35 July 6, 1997 August 10, 1997 Gary Royal 31 August 15, 1985 September 15, 1985 Gerald Brisco 30 September 16, 1981 October 16, 1981 Steve Regal 30 August 2, 1986 September 1, 1986 Lorenzo Parente 29 January 14, 1966 February 12, 1966 Rocky Reynolds 27 April 7, 2001 May 4, 2001 Ivan the Terrible 14 February 20, 1959 March 6, 1959 Rocky Reynolds 14 February 2, 2002 February 16, 2002 Danny Hodge 13 March 2, 1976 March 15, 1976 Terry Taylor 13 June 7, 1981 June 20, 1981 Umanosuke Ueda 7 January 23, 1970 January 30, 1970 Star 7 August 10, 2002 August 17, 2002 Jerry Stubbs 5 January 26, 1981 January 31, 1981 Ron Starr 4 December 2, 1976 December 6, 1976 The Cobra 4 July 28, 1985 August 1, 1985 Fred Blassie <1 March 26, 1957 Hiro Saito <1 July 28, 1985 List of top combined reigns
As of November 17, 2011
† Indicates the current champion(s) + Indicates the reign is changing daily <1 Indicates that the combined total is less than one day. Rank Wrestler # Of Reigns Combined Days 1. Danny Hodge 5 2,480 2. Mike Quackenbush 1 1,276 3. Angelo Savoldi 2 728 4. The Cobra 2 637 5. Nelson Royal 1 566 6. Hiro Matsuda 2 548 7. Ken Mantell 1 542 8. Denny Brown 2 508 9. Jason Rumble 3 473 10. Tiger Mask IV 1 446 11. Les Thornton 3 436 12. Al Madril 1 398 13. Tiger Mask 2 384 14. Verne Gagne 1 371 15. Masayoshi Motegi 1 338 16. Ken Fenelon 1 301 17. Marshall Esteppe 2 293 18. Jerrelle Clark 1 281 19. Vince Kaplack 2 253 20. Craig Classic 1 247 21. Logan Caine 1 237 22. Tony Kozina 2 229 23. Jimmy Rave 2 196 24. Jushin Liger 1 183 25. Rocky Reynolds 4 181 26. Black Tiger IV 1 178 27. Chris Draven 1 161 28. Brother Love 1 140 29. Roger Kirby 1 113 30. Mike Thunder 1 109 31. Dr. X 1 108 See also
- National Wrestling Alliance
- National Boxing/Wrestling Association
- Jim Crockett Promotions
- New Japan Pro Wrestling
References
External links
- National Wrestling Alliance World Junior Heavyweight Title History
- National Boxing/Wrestling Association Junior Heavyweight Title History
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